Lola bun is under the weather. She's been acting funny all weekend and won't leave her condo and today she wouldn't finish her greens or even come out of her cage for treats. You all saw how much she loves her treats in that video I posted so you know something is up... My boyfriend was trying to hand feed her carrot tops and she took a few nibbles and then just flopped and acted uninterested and "sad".

She also hasn't pooped in a few hours (4 hours - at least) - I cleaned out her litter box because it didn't seem like she was going as much as usual and there hasn't been a poo in there since I did it.

I just mixed some of her Oxbow pellets with water and canned pumpkin to make a mush and she ate it so I'm hoping (*fingers crossed*) she starts pooping soon.

Need some good vibes! I'm trying to keep an eye on her since I want to take her to the vet if she doesn't improve.

Eucalyptus

252 posts

10/21/2012 4:26 PM

I would take her in if you have the time/money. Just to be safe. I've heard too many stories about losing a bun within an hours time.

I don't want to sound negative or anything, I just think you should because they're so fragile.

I am sooo sorry, (((((((Healing Vibes)))))))) for Lola let us know how she is doing ok

bmt87

309 posts

10/21/2012 5:12 PM

We are trying to find a vet that is open. She still hasn't pooped. She's peed....but that just makes me worry that it's going to dehydrate her. She's actually munching on hay now which is the first time all day - but it just makes me concerned that she is going to "back herself up". I just don't want to take it away from her if it's going to help get everything going.

I'll let you all know what happens.

bullrider76543Joplin MO

1291 posts

10/21/2012 5:23 PM

do you know how to give sub Q fluids if worse comes to worse?

bullrider76543Joplin MO

1291 posts

10/22/2012 7:30 AM

Stopping by I hope that Lola is doing better, please let us know!!

Silly Sungura

453 posts

10/22/2012 8:14 AM

Sending you and Lola lots of warm thoughts and prayers. I sure hope that beautiful girl is feeling much better. (((Hugs)))

RabbitPamSouth Florida

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10733 posts

10/22/2012 9:04 AM

I hope you were able to find a vet to see today. I think it's important if she's still not well by now. {{{{{{{{{{{Healing vibes, Lola}}}}}}}}}}}

Rainbow Girl Samantha Bunnykins passes the carrot to Spike the Ghost.

Skipper's MamaFlorida

1252 posts

10/22/2012 12:41 PM

I hope Lola is feeilng better. I'm so sorry she was doing well yesterday.

bmt87

309 posts

10/22/2012 12:59 PM

Lola is feeling much better today. It was definitely a little worrisome - enough so that even my boyfriend was worried that she wasn't eating or pooping and not just telling me I was overreacting. I think the mushy pellets and pumpkins really helped her. I called the vet today and explained the situation and she said sometimes bunnies just get gas and it takes a a little while for them to get over it, which I know....it was just really scary to experience.

I scheduled Lola a well-bunny check-up just to make sure everything else is okay. Thanks for your support guys! I don't know what I would do if something happened to her.

bullrider76543Joplin MO

1291 posts

10/22/2012 4:02 PM

anytime, this is where we are all family and all of our bunnies are loved!!

Skipper's MamaFlorida

1252 posts

10/22/2012 4:39 PM

I'm glad Lola is feeling better! =] And I totally second Bullrider. =]

LittlePuffyTailNew Brunswick, Canada

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12721 posts

10/23/2012 1:13 AM

I'm glad Lola is feeling better. Bunnies do sometimes get gas buy if it happens frequently, it's best to get the vet to try determine the cause.

I always suggest bunny owners keep Simethicone in their Bunny First Aid kit. I've had gassy bunnies perk back up just minutes after giving that stuff. It can't hurt to give a dose if you think your bun is gassy.

Proud to be a Bunny Hugger and a voice for the voiceless

RabbitPamSouth Florida

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10733 posts

10/24/2012 2:33 AM

Glad she's better. I'm also glad you are taking her in for a wellness exam. That should rule out (or find) anything that may have caused this incident.